title: Research electronic data capture (REDCap)--a metadata-driven methodology and workflow process for providing translational research informatics support.
abstract: Research electronic data capture (REDCap) is a novel workflow methodology and software solution designed for rapid development and deployment of electronic data capture tools to support clinical and translational research. We present: (1) a brief description of the REDCap metadata-driven software toolset; (2) detail concerning the capture and use of study-related metadata from scientific research teams; (3) measures of impact for REDCap; (4) details concerning a consortium network of domestic and international institutions collaborating on the project; and (5) strengths and limitations of the REDCap system. REDCap is currently supporting 286 translational research projects in a growing collaborative network including 27 active partner institutions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University, 2525 West End Avenue, Suite 674, Nashville, TN 37212, USA. paul.harris@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thielke
authors.forename: Jonathon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: Nathaniel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.forename: Jose G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Conde
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software